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Identify Fractions of a Group

Students identify fractions by looking at groups of filled and unfilled shapes.
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Practice Questions

  1. What fraction of the circles are shaded?
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    (B) 5/6

  2. What fraction of the circles are shaded?
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    (D) 3/6

  3. What fraction of the triangles are shaded?
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    (A) 1/5

  4. What fraction of the triangles are shaded?
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    (C) 2/8

  5. What fraction of the squares are shaded?
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    (D) 4/5

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Teaching Notes

Introduce fractions of a group by partitioning sets of objects. Emphasize that the denominator is the total number of items and the numerator is the specified part.

Vocabulary
Group: A collection of items.
Fraction of a group: Part of a collection.
Common Mistakes
  • Confusing the numerator and denominator.
  • Incorrectly counting the total number of objects in the set.
  • Not understanding that all objects in the group form the 'whole'.
Differentiation
SupportUse physical manipulatives to form groups and identify parts.
ChallengeWrite a division sentence that relates to the fraction of the group.
Discussion Questions
  • What is a fraction?
  • How do we find the total number of objects in a group?
  • How do we know which part of the group to count for the numerator?
  • Can you give another example of a fraction of a group?
Extension Activities
  • Identify fractions in picture groups.
  • Create groups to match fractions.
  • Sort objects into fractions.
Parent Tip

Ask: 'What fraction of the spoons are dirty?' using real spoons.

Learning Path
Skill Cluster

Number Sense - Fractions

Estimated Time

15 minutes

Skills Practiced
Identify fraction of groupCount items in groupWrite group fraction